WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
■Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below 45ºF (7ºC)?
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45ºF (7ºC).
■Is the dryer located in a closet?
Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the door. The rear of the dryer requires a minimum of 5½" (14 cm) of airspace, and 1" (2.5 cm) is recommended for the sides and front of the dryer. See “Installation Instructions.”
■Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly? Separate the load to tumble freely.
Cycle time too short
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
■Is the automatic cycle ending early?
The load may not be contacting the sensor strips. Level the dryer.
Change the dryness level setting on Automatic Cycles. Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the amount of drying time in a cycle.
Lint on load
■Is the lint screen clogged?
Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.
Stains on load or drum
■Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing (usually blue jeans). This will not transfer to other clothing.
Loads are wrinkled
■Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle?
■Was the dryer overloaded?
Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.
Odors
■Have you recently been painting, staining or varnishing in the area where your dryer is located?
If so, ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area, rewash and dry the clothing.
■Is the dryer being used for the first time?
The new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor will be gone after the first cycle.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
Before calling for assistance or service, please check
“Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.
When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request.
If you need replacement parts
If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you use only FSP® replacement parts. FSP® replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new WHIRLPOOL® appliance.
To locate FSP® replacement parts in your area, call us or your nearest Whirlpool designated service center.
In the U.S.A.
Call the Whirlpool Customer eXperience Center toll free:
Our consultants provide assistance with:
■Features and specifications on our full line of appliances.
■Installation information.
■Use and maintenance procedures.
■Accessory and repair parts sales.
■Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.).
■Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors and service companies. Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after- warranty service, anywhere in the United States.
To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages.
For further assistance
If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at:
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
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